Here are seven of Obama's best quotes about why we should be celebrating but also why there is still work left to do. (The FBI's most recent statistics show 20.8 percent of hate crimes target victims because of their sexual orientation.) Obama said LGBT Americans' civil rights is an issue "whose time has come," and that we've got a lot to celebrate. He acknowledged that ending the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy ended decades of shame associated with identifying as LGBT and that the fight for civil rights is about the fight for ending violence against LGBT people. daughters of the gay unbending of the heart, the neighlord of the Manor. But there are other things that LGBT people want - and deserve - that will make their lives happier and safer. We intend to quote a few scenes and racter :-) snatches from Mr.
Alex Sanchez, gay author who writes queer themed novels for teens. Never, ever let anyone convince you otherwise. Every June, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities in an effort to grow acceptance, fight for equality and ensure that everyone has an equal right to love. Remember: you are special and worth being cared about, loved, and accepted just as you are. Get some giggles with these Pride Month memes. Obama's speech talked about how the right to marry is just something fundamental that same-sex couples want so that their relationships will be equal to heterosexual relationships. 17) The pressures on gay teens can be overwhelmingto keep secrets, tell lies, deny who you are, and try to be who you’re not. Obama's best quotes during the LGBT Pride speech show that he understands why the fight for gay rights isn't just about the right to marry. Obama gave a speech to talk about just how far the United States has come on gay rights and just how far it has left to go. President Barack Obama held a reception at the White House Wednesday to observe LGBT Pride month, which happens every year in June and is honored with exciting parades around the country.